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Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
Extra police search powers after knife attacks
Police have been granted extra stop-and-search powers in an area of Manchester after two separate assaults in the past 24 hours in which a knife or sharp instrument was used. A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were found with stab wounds in Stockport Road, Longsight, at 17:00 BST on Saturday. They remain in hospital and three men aged 18 were arrested. On Friday, a 24-year-old man with stab wounds went to A&E after an assault on Moss Lane East, Moss Side, at 20:00 BST. No arrests were made. A section 60 order is in place for 24 hours from 18:00 BST on Saturday in the area of Stockport Road, (at the Asda junction), Upper Brook Street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road. Det Insp Richard Struttman said: "These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries." Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to "provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance", Greater Manchester Police said. Extra police powers for Neighbourhood Weekender Greater Manchester Police
BBC News
25-05-2025
- BBC News
Extra Manchester police search powers after knife attacks
Police have been granted extra stop-and-search powers in an area of Manchester after two separate assaults in the past 24 hours in which a knife or sharp instrument was used.A 17-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were found with stab wounds in Stockport Road, Longsight, at 17:00 BST on Saturday. They remain in hospital and three men aged 18 were Friday, a 24-year-old man with stab wounds went to A&E after an assault on Moss Lane East, Moss Side, at 20:00 BST. No arrests were made.A section 60 order is in place for 24 hours from 18:00 BST on Saturday in the area of Stockport Road, (at the Asda junction), Upper Brook Street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road. Det Insp Richard Struttman said: "These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries."Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to "provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance", Greater Manchester Police said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Extra stop and search powers in place after two separate stabbings in 24 hours
Extra stop and search powers are in place across parts of Manchester after two separate stabbings took place within 24 hours. Three male victims, aged 17, 18 and 24, are being treated in hospital with 'serious injuries' which are not believed to be life-threatening. It comes after two 'knife-related incidents' which Greater Manchester Police have said took place in Moss Side and Longsight. On Friday (May 23) at around 8pm, police were called to reports of a man aged 24 presenting with stab wounds at A&E following an alleged assault on Moss Lane East in Moss Side. No arrests have been made and the man remains in hospital with 'serious injuries'. READ MORE: Live updates as cordon in place and arrests made after two stabbed READ MORE: Two teenagers seriously injured in Greater Manchester stabbing as three arrested On Saturday (May 24) at around 5pm, police were called to a disturbance on Stockport Road. When emergency services arrived at the scene, they found a man and a boy aged 18 and 17 with stab wounds. An air ambulance landed next to Polygon Avenue in Ardwick. A short while later, a large sheath was handed over to police officers by a member of the public on Lauderdale Crescent. GMP said three men, all aged 18, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and have been taken into custody for questioning. A section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals - is in place in the area of Stockport Road at the Asda junction, Upper Brook street, Princess Road, Platt Lane, and Dickenson Road until 6pm on Sunday (May 25). Extra officers and patrols have been deployed in the area to provide a high visibility presence and offer community reassurance. Detective Inspector Richard Struttman, from GMP's City of Manchester district, said: 'We have authorised a Section 60 where officers will have increased stop and search powers following two incidents in the last 24 hours. 'These incidents have resulted in three male victims being treated in hospital for serious injuries. 'We have arrested three men on suspicion of affray, and they remain in police custody for questioning. 'We will not tolerate anyone causing harm and intimidation in our communities and will ensure that those who participate in this kind of behaviour, will be caught and feel the consequences the law. 'There will be extra officers deployed in the area to offer reassurance to the community. Please feel free to chat with them and let them know your concerns.' Anyone with information should call 101 and quote log 3325 of 23/5/25 regarding the incident on Friday, or quote log 2374 of 24/5/25 regarding the incident this evening. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Murderer freed from prison early because he was 'polite' stabbed his great-uncle to death less than a year later
A murderer freed from prison for being 'polite' went on to stab his great uncle 71 times in bed until he died. Direece Roche, 30, was released in 2023 after serving 12 years of a life sentence imposed in 2011 for stabbing an innocent bystander to death outside a New Year's Day party. Despite this, prison officers described Roche as 'respectful' and as showing 'wisdom beyond his years' during parole hearings. A year on from his release, Roche donned a balaclava and dressed in all black before breaking into the home of widower Fintan McDwyer at 3.30am, stabbing him to death. The body of the 64-year-old grandfather who was Roche's great uncle was found five hours later when his son arrived home after staying out overnight due to a wedding celebration. Inquiries revealed Roche had been freed for good behaviour despite being caught with a lock knife just five months earlier whilst on day release from an open prison. He had previously applied for early release as long ago as 2019 when prison officers praised his 'mature and stable behaviour' and said he had been 'instrumental' in charity fundraising. Details of the tragedy emerged as Roche, from Longsight, Manchester was convicted of murdering Mr McDwyer following a trial. He will face a second life term when he is sentenced at a later date. In court Roche had claimed the victim had sexually abused him as a child and had acted in self defence and 'simultaneous loss of control' when Mr McDwyer ran at him with a knife during the break in. He also claimed he was only at the house to steal Mr McDwyer's pet dog as he believed it had been named after his late mother. All his claims were dismissed as a 'carefully constructed, completely false defence' by prosecutors. Earlier in an unusual legal move the court heard how jurors were allowed to learn of Roche's previous murder conviction when aged 16 he stabbed to death a care worker Adam Steele, 23, at random on January 1 2011. At that time Roche and his older brother Owen, 23, had been nicknamed 'The Krays' in their former neighbourhood in Stockport due to their violent and intimidating behaviour. Owen was on the run after staging a dramatic breakout from court when he was charged with assault and false imprisonment on his girlfriend. The two siblings were looking for the woman in the Salford area when they got involved in a fight with another man outside a party in Salford. During the scuffle Roche pulled out a knife and wrongly fearing Adam was a threat to his brother, stabbed him five times before leaving him to die on the pavement. He later admitted murder and was ordered to serve a minimum of 12 years with the trial judge blaming his older brother for 'failing him.' Owen was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection after being convicted of manslaughter. In the first few years of his stretch Roche was repeatedly disciplined for attacking guards and other inmates but in 2014 prison reports said he had been 'reflecting on how to avoid committing further offences.' It was claimed he had cut ties with criminal associates, including his brother and was planning to start a psychology degree course. The reports said he had become the 'lynch-pin' of a small therapy group and shown 'wisdom beyond his years'. Prison officers praised his 'mature and stable behaviour'. Parole was initially denied and early release in 2019 after a High Court judge said Roche had yet to prove that his violent lifestyle on the streets was 'well and truly past history' but he was moved to Category D Kirkham jail in Lancs. Later in May 2023 whilst on day release from the prison he was caught in possession of a lock knife inside a bag - but despite his violent background he was granted parole the following September. The latest killing occurred on July 1 2024 after CCTV captured Roche, wearing a balaclava, walking to the victim's house before breaking in through an upstairs window. He then slashed Mr McDwyer to the neck severing his jugular vein, before stabbing him to the face, head and body 71 times. A camera used to monitor Mr McDwyer's dog Sammy in his front room captured audio which led investigators to believe the attack lasted around 90 seconds. Footage then showed Roche jumping over garden fences as he fled the scene. A torch recovered in a neighbouring garden had Mr McDwyer's blood and traces of Roche's DNA on it. A smear of Mr McDwyer's blood was also found on a concrete post. Roche was arrested on 6 July 2024 but made no comment during his police interview. The murder weapon, his trainers and his balaclava were never recovered. In court Roche alleged Mr McDwyer had sexually abused him twice when he was a young boy but had not told anyone about it. Six weeks prior to the murder he said he had bumped into the victim who was walking the dog at Platt Field's Park - and learnt the animal had been named after his late mother Samantha who took her own life in 2008. 'I wanted to get the dog so went out to commit the burglary. I just had a torch and went through his bedroom window. I didn't want no interaction with him at all - I just wanted to take Sammy and leave. But he woke up. 'I said "just give me the dog and I will go". He then said something like "your mum used to struggle, she didn't fight me like you". He then claimed Mr McDwyer 'ran at him with a knife' and added: 'I had to get this guy off me, I had to escape. It was chaotic. I was emotionally all over the place and I was in the fight of my life.' The court heard the dog is being cared for by Mr McDwyer's eldest son. After the case Nicola Carter, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North West said: 'Direece Roche planned carried out the brutal murder of his own relative as he lay in bed. He attempted to conceal his identity by wearing a balaclava as he walked the streets of Manchester before and after murdering his great uncle. He has failed to take full responsibility for his actions.' Mr McDwyer whose wife Tracy died 20 years ago had a number of health issues including a surgically removed spleen as well as type 2 diabetes, depression and back problems. His family said: 'Fintan was our own gentle giant, with a calm and reassuring presence. He had the most wonderful, soft, Irish lilt. He was a true gentleman, had a wonderful sense of humour, and always had a twinkle in his eye. 'There isn't anyone who would say a bad word about Fintan, and it breaks our hearts that he has been denied years to be with his sons and grandchildren.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Sport
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Welbeck spot on to reach goal milestone as Brighton solve equation at Wolves
Brighton are a club built on statistics, from owner Tony Bloom's gambling to the global recruitment and even the permutations that could still see them qualify for Europe. Defeating Wolves allowed for more simple equations being the answer, as Danny Welbeck reached 10 goals in a season for the first time in his almost 17-year career before Brajan Gruda opened his Seagulls account. At 34, Welbeck has found his best form and showed the confidence to score from the spot after Matheus Cunha gifted Brighton a penalty. Advertisement In a Brighton team made up of players from across the world, possessing the fluidity and versatility required to change positions at a second's notice, the lad from Longsight can still be relied upon to do the basics right as a relentless centre-forward. Wolves started the more promisingly but did not possess a reliable striker. With Jørgen Strand Larsen deemed only fit enough for the bench, Vítor Pereira gave Gonçalo Guedes a chance down the middle. Unfortunately, the Portuguese winger is not a prolific scorer, the most recent of his five goals in 31 appearances this season coming in December. He had two fine early chances but failed to sort his feet out quickly on both occasions and failed to bother Bart Verbruggen. Brighton had earmarked Cunha as Wolves' most dangerous player and tasked Mats Wieffer with being his shadow whenever the hosts had possession. Wherever the Brazilian wandered, the curly-haired Dutchman was never far behind him, making him completely ineffective. Despite the close attention of Wolves' most talented man, Pereira's side were on top in the early stages but without engaging the Brighton goalkeeper. Wolves were almost architects of their own downfall when José Sá pinged a clearance while 40 yards out from goal straight to Matt O'Riley, who should have taken a touch and shot towards the empty net from the halfway line but decided to pass and Yankuba Minteh failed to do anything with the chance. Advertisement It was an enjoyable fixture with both sides intent on attacking. VAR, however, sucked the fun out of it when Welbeck turned in a Tariq Lamptey cross, wheeling away to celebrate double figures, or so he thought. The assistant's flag very belatedly went out and then there was a tediously lengthy check to ascertain that Minteh was offside and in the goalkeeper's eyeline, even though he failed to touch the ball. Brighton need not have worried because the man-marking duo Cunha and Wieffer went under the spotlight. The Brazilian took a poor touch facing his own goal, Wieffer nipped in and was then clumsily brought down by Cunha when through one-on-one inside the box. A booking for Cunha was the punishment and Welbeck added to it, reaching the historic milestone in the process. As the hour mark approached, Pereira acted by making a quadruple change to liven things up and bring on Strand Larsen for Cunha to provide a much-need focal point in the final third. There was greater energy and zip for Wolves with their new foursome. Strand Larsen was planning a tap-in from a Rayan Aït-Nouri cross until Verbruggen threw out an arm to divert it away from the beanpole striker. They were further punished for their ineptitude in front of goal when Simon Adingra slipped in Gruda to dink home the second. The victory keeps Brighton in the hunt for Europe but they are reliant on finishing eighth, Newcastle and Manchester City securing European football via the league, and the latter also winning the FA Cup final. The odds are still against them but Brighton and Welbeck know how to embrace a statistical anomaly.
